Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs Toyota RAV4
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max scores higher, 75 vs 73
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 28 Aug 2026, price 14 Nov 2026
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$35,450
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 180kW
- Economy
- 8.1 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2023
- Boot (seats up)
- 117L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 73
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Toyota RAV4
15 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 not offered · 5 no dataFrom
$45,990
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- Petrol Hybrid
- Power
- 143kW
- Economy
- 4.5 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 705L
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$35,450est. RRP
- with the Toyota RAV4's standard kit: $35,450 (nothing to add)
$45,990RRP
- cannot be matched: Rain-Sensing Wipers, Wireless Phone Charging, Premium Audio and 2 more not offered
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max Urban FWD
$35,450
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 23 Sept 2026
$38,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Chery Australia
About $157 a week in repayments ($38,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Toyota RAV4 GX Hybrid 2WD
$45,990
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 14 Nov 2026
$50,872 drive-away in VIC, as published by Toyota Australia
About $212 a week in repayments ($50,872 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$157/wk(≈$681/mo)
Estimate on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max at $38,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro MaxDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Toyota RAV4 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 7 on the Toyota RAV4.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
None open on our record
Toyota RAV4
- REC-006390 · published 22 Jul 2025Due to a software programming issue, a memory device in the Combination Meter may deteriorate over time.Year range on the notice: 2022 - 2025
- REC-005409 · published 26 Apr 2022Due to a software issue, if the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system is turned off, it may not default to the ON setting the next time the vehicle is started.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2022
- REC-001312 · published 9 Jun 2020Small cracks may form in the front lower suspension arms and with rapid acceleration and deceleration over the parts' lifetime, these cracks could spread and the suspension arm can eventually separate from the front wheel assembly.Year range on the notice: 2019 - 2020
- 6 more on the model page.
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota RAV4 gets a 10.5-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max stands out with wireless charging, power tailgate and Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota RAV4. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota RAV4 offers cloth.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max uses a Petrol producing 180kW and 375Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.
The Toyota RAV4 responds with a Petrol Hybrid making 143kW, paired to a cvt (e-cvt) driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.4 seconds.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 143kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max measures 4,720mm long on a 2,710mm wheelbase, 120mm longer than the Toyota RAV4 at 4,600mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 705L in the Toyota RAV4, giving the Toyota RAV4 a 588L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max seats 7 vs 5.
For towing, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 800kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota RAV4's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 11.4 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max costs about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km) and fuel for the Toyota RAV4 about $1,283 a year (4.5 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,026 a year less for the Toyota RAV4.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota RAV4).
Where each one leads
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max: more power (180kW against 143kW), the longer warranty (7 years against 5) and the higher braked towing limit (1,300kg against 800kg).
The Toyota RAV4: the bigger boot with the seats up (705L against 117L) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,283 a year against $2,309).
The Verdict
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max scores higher, 75 vs 73
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max scores 75 to the Toyota RAV4's 73 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota RAV4 ahead by 32 points), safety (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max ahead by 29 points), technology (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max ahead by 26 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota RAV4 costs about $1,026 less (4.5 L/100km against 8.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, 705L in the Toyota RAV4. Warranty: 7 years on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, 5 on the Toyota RAV4.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$157/wk(≈$681/mo)
Estimate on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max at $38,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro MaxDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and Toyota RAV4?
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is the cheapest at $35,450 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Toyota RAV4 by $10,540.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Toyota RAV4 uses the least fuel at 4.5L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2023). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Toyota RAV4, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Toyota RAV4 has the largest boot at 705L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,300kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the longest warranty at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max makes the most power at 180kW. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is quickest to 100km/h in 7.3s.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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